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    Giolitti Delicatessen

    4.3 (275 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    GIOLITTI DELICATESSEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Meagan H.

    We wanted to have a good Italian deli lunch while away from home. We found this place online while passing through and were sold based on what we saw. The storefront is awesome with a ton of options. I wish we had one where we live! We got an Italian sub, antipasto salad, sundried pasta salad and a Porketta. We also snagged ricotta cheesecake, torta della nonna & lemon drop cookies. The italian sub was perfect! We enjoyed the sides as well. The porketta was not as exciting. The flavors of the pork kinda overtook the whole thing and the broccoli rabe was stringy. It could use a little finesse. The desserts were great! Especially loved the cheesecake, so yum. The guy who greeted us initially was super nice! The lady behind the register didn't really seem to want to be there and wasn't friendly. We were glad to have tried the goods anyway and would grab food to go again.

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    Christian H.

    This used to be a high end Italian deli where everything was delicious and fresh. I had a bad sandwich here a year ago and thought I would give them another try since they used to be great. I ordered the muffaletta sandwich. First of all, I can barely bite through the bread. It's somehow stale and undercooked at the same time. There's a pile of what looks and tastes like bologna and American cheese in the middle of the thing and about a cup of slimy olive tapenade. Terrible! I will not eat here again, stay away. It's like $18 for this sandwich, fountain soda and 2oz bag of chips.

    Hammed A.

    This is a very good Italian deli serving both hot food, deli style sandwiches and food and an Italian market inside. You can order traditional Italian sandwiches such as sausage sandwiches, chicken parmigiana, Italian cold cuts, soups and salads. They also do pizza, pastas, calzones and traditional Italian desserts such as tiramisu, cheesecake and cannolis. They even have frozen and refrigerated pre-made foods for take-home such as soups, pasta, deli meat and desserts. You can also purchase whole cakes here. On one occasion I purchased a whole carrot cake which was approximately $75 and it was delicious. I called approximately 2 days in advance and they had it ready for me at pickup. My only disappointing thing about the cake order is they don't have whole cake boxes that fully close. Essentially what they do is put the cake in a box and seal the open parts of the box with plastic wrap. This isn't necessarily a deal breaker however I was expecting more considering this was a whole cake order and their whole cakes are all virtually the same size. Overall a good experience. I'll return if in the area. Give them a try.

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    Theresa S.

    Been eating here since I was a kid. One of the best Italian markets in Annapolis. No matter what you get it is always delicious. I love stopping in for a sandwich or soup. The other day I stopped by for lunch, my group got the Giolitti Vegetarian Sandwich, Eggplant Parm sub, and Cuban Panini. All three sandwiches where delicious and hit the spot. The Eggplant parm sub comes with some of the best marinara I've had besides the one my mother makes. There's seating inside and outside and the staff is very friendly. A great spot for shopping or grabbing some food.

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    Amazing Italian deli and market. All the usuals and some new dishes too. Sandwiches are on point but the bread was a bit stale.

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    Not as good as it was. Service and ambiance is the same, which is nothing special. The food was once great, no longer...

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    Great salads and sandwiches! I have been coming here for decades and it is very consistent.

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    1 year ago

    Excellent deli sandwiches and Italian treats. We will definitely be back. A little on the pricey side but worth it.

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    4 stars only because the sandwich bread is soft. Needs a firm crust. Tasty otherwise - subs just need a bread upgrade. So close!

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    Authenticity at its finest. A must go to if you have a desire for really good Italian basics found in good Italian deli

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